The Laksfossen throwing up clouds of spray

Back across the Arctic Circle

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June 5th 2010
5 June 2010 Most of the day was spent travelling southwards along river valleys, over moors and through forests. For a long stretch we were delayed as we we were following the route of whst looked like a sponsored cycle ride. At one point we followed the traffic along the old road to beat them through a tunnel. We had a couple of highlights. Firstly we re-crossed the arctic circle which on ... read more

Europe » Norway

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more